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1979 Volkswagen 7 Passenger Surf Bus on 2040-cars

US $12,995.00
Year:1979 Mileage:51417 Color: Straight Body
Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States
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Surfing Safari....From the moment I got this bus I thought of it as the ultimate surf bus. It can be anything you want though, from being the coolest soccer van on the block, to cruising thru the mountains, to just showing it off at your local park. This is just a fantastic all around 7 passenger bus.  With its beautiful two tone Reef Blue-Pastel White paint and clean original interior it just begs to hit the road.  These vans were so ahead of their time, way before there was any thing called a mini-van. These buses are so versatile, with plenty of room to haul your gear,your friends and your family.  

The motor just purrs, and runs like a dream.  It was motor was rebuilt recently, is very clean, and sounds great with plenty of power. The trans axle shifts smooth and doesn't grind or pop out of any gears.  The front disc brakes were just replaced with new rotors and the rears shoes are like new as well so it stops straight and smooth. The front end is tight with recently replaced ball joints and doesn't clunk or wander. The front and rear shocks were replaced recently too.  All the electrical works as it should.  For its age everything feels tight, you really don't feel like you are driving a 35 year old vehicle.  It's hard to find the right words to describe this incredible bus.

Here are some of the highlights:

Exterior

  • Straight Body
  • Rust Free
  • Repainted Reef Blue and Pastel White two tone
  • Clean Floor Panels treated with Por 15 rust preventative
  • One key works ignition and all the doors
  • New Windshield, Wipers and seal
  • New sliding door seal

Interior

  • Original Seats in Excellent Condition
  • Clean Original Dash
  • CD Player with AM/FM Radio with two 6X9 Box speakers
  • Original floor mats looks good
  • Headliner in good condition, does have a couple small tears which have been patched
  • New custom stained birch door panels give it that Tiki feel

Engine

  • 2.0 Liter Fuel Air Cooled Engine with Weber progressive carburetor
  • Engine was rebuilt recently but I did not receive any paperwork
  • 120 to 125 Pounds of Compression
  • Just Tuned-Up New plugs, points, and condenser
  • Fresh Oil with New Filter

Miscellaneous

  • Newer Battery
  • New Tail lights and marker lights all the way around
  • New Hankook Tires on Factory Alloy Wheels
  • Custom Alloy Bumpers
  • Cool Repro Wooden Roof rack

  This unique bus will provide plenty of fun in the sun and sweet cruising. 1979 was the last year of the Bay window buses before they changed to the Vanagon style. Which makes it somewhat rare and desirable in my opinion...Sorry the surf board is just a prop and not included in the sale :)

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.  If you are local and serious feel free to set-up a viewing.  You can also learn more about me by clicking on the "me" link next to my feedback score and going to the link for my website.  I am open to reasonable offers on my Buy It Now if you're interested in working out a deal.  But I  will only do so through E-Bay and in person or over the phone.  Call me @ 720-270-5637 with any questions.  As a licensed Colorado Dealer I do have to sell the van as miles exempt due to its age.  Good luck bidding and have fun.  Peace and Old VW's


 

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